Executive Assistant to the Director of Trust
Leicester
Office based
£35,000 - £40,000
We are working in partnership with a respected community-based organisation to recruit a Executive Assistant to the Director of Trust. This is a high-profile, fast-paced position offering a unique opportunity to directly support a senior leader driving impactful initiatives across strategy, governance, and community development.
This is much more than a traditional EA role. It combines classic executive support with public-facing hospitality, coordination of visitors, and involvement in governance-linked admin. It's ideal for someone organised, discreet, and confident juggling varied responsibilities with professionalism and warmth.
The role:
Deliver proactive, executive-level support to the Director of Trust including diary and inbox management, document handling, meeting prep and travel
Coordinate key meetings involving the Director, taking minutes and tracking actions to ensure follow-up
Organise hospitality and visitor arrangements for internal and external guest catering, room prep and welcoming duties
Assist with community-facing bookings such as hall hire, sports facilities, and event lettings
Accurately handle and reconcile cash payments related to bookings and community events
Maintain filing systems and departmental admin support structures
Collaborate closely with the Governance & Compliance Manager on overlapping tasks including bookings, service queries, and documentation
Act as a professional and confidential first point of contact for the Director’s office
Provide minute-taking and administrative support at key internal meetings as required
The candidate:
Previous experience supporting a senior leader or executive
Strong organisation and diary management skills
Excellent communication skills—written and verbal
Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Comfortable with hospitality and visitor coordination
Reliable and accurate handling of financial transactions
Experience taking minutes and managing formal documentation
A team player with a collaborative, proactive mindset
Background in education, charity, or public sector environments
Experience working within governance or compliance settings
An understanding of or sensitivity toward faith-based or culturally diverse communities
Flexibility to start at 11am, finishing at 7pm on an ad-hoc basis
In return:
The opportunity to work closely with a senior leader in a strategic and people-focused organisation
A varied role combining professional admin with community service
A supportive team environment and opportunities for development
Interested? Please click ‘apply’ today